1012), Sec. (b) If a person possessing the requirements of Subsection (a)(1) is not available in the county in which the court presides, the court may appoint a person the court believes is qualified to conduct the counseling ordered under Subsection (a). 153.602. 20, Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1012), Sec. (d) A conservator commits an offense if the conservator fails to provide notice in the manner required by Subsections (b) and (c), or Subsections (b-1) and (c-1), as applicable. September 1, 2017. (2) on Thursdays of each week during the regular school term beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m., unless the court finds that visitation under this subdivision is not in the best interest of the child. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. Sec. 1, eff. 1036, Sec. DEFINITIONS. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) On the request of a party, the court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the order under this section. September 1, 2005. To try and preserve their relationship with their children, divorcing couples can either choose a Texas Standard/Expanded Standard Possession schedule or a 50/50 schedule. DUTY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 8, eff. 1113 (H.B. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a party may at any time file a written objection to the appointment of a parenting coordinator on the basis of family violence having been committed by another party against the objecting party or a child who is the subject of the suit. (b) A nonparent possessory conservator has any other right or duty specified in the order. (2) the grandchild has been adopted, or is the subject of a pending suit for adoption, by a person other than the child's stepparent. Standard & Expanded Possession Order Calendar in Texas (2023) Sec. The Standard Possession Order is known as the "default" schedule. 1, eff. After an objection is filed, a parenting facilitator may not be appointed unless, on the request of a party, a hearing is held and the court finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not support the objection. (3) is signed by the party's attorney, if any, who is present at the time the agreement is signed. Sec. 252), Sec. The duties of the parenting facilitator are limited to those matters described with regard to a parenting coordinator under Section 153.606(a), except that the parenting facilitator may also monitor compliance with court orders. MEANS OF TRAVEL. 153.014. September 1, 2009. 86(R) HB 1807 - House Committee Report version - Texas 937, Sec. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the court may remove the parenting facilitator in the court's discretion. The election may be made: (1) in a written document filed with the court; or. 228), Sec. (2) if the parents are or will be separated, shall appoint at least one managing conservator. 219), Sec. 261), Sec. (2) an agreed parenting plan described by Section 153.007; (3) a mediated settlement agreement described by Section 153.0071; (4) a collaborative law agreement described by Section 153.0072; or. 86 (S.B. 2, eff. 1, eff. (a) In this section, "electronic communication" means any communication facilitated by the use of any wired or wireless technology via the Internet or any other electronic media. Sec. 1, eff. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. (3) 24 classroom hours of training in the fields of family dynamics, child development, family law and the law governing parenting coordination, and parenting coordination styles and procedures. Sept. 1, 1997. (4) "Temporary military duty" means the transfer of a service member of the armed forces of this state or the United States from one military base to a different location, usually another base, for a limited time for training or to assist in the performance of a noncombat mission. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1113 (H.B. 1181 (H.B. 20, Sec. (2) the authority to exercise management and control of the suit. (b) The person, Department of Family and Protective Services, or agency designated to serve as managing conservator shall be appointed managing conservator unless the court finds that the appointment would not be in the best interest of the child. 818), Sec. The Court ORDERS that in this Standard Possession Order the conservators are designated as Parent A and Parent B. (3) other information regarding any relationship with an attorney, party, or child in the suit that might reasonably affect the ability of the person to act impartially during the person's service as parenting facilitator. (3) if appointing the conservator described by Subdivision (1) or the person chosen under Subdivision (2) is not in the child's best interest, another person chosen by the court. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) If the parties have been ordered by the court to attempt to settle parenting issues with the assistance of a parenting facilitator and are unable to settle those issues, the parenting facilitator may make recommendations, other than recommendations regarding the conservatorship of or possession of or access to the child, to the parties and attorneys to implement or clarify provisions of an existing court order that are consistent with the substantive intent of the court order and in the best interest of the child who is the subject of the suit. September 1, 2009. (3) a final protective order was rendered against a party. 1036, Sec. September 1, 2007. The Court ORDERS that this Modified Possession Order starts immediately and applies to all periods of possession occurring on and after the date the Court signs the Order to which the Modified Possession Order is attached. (2) whether the parent lacks strong ties to the United States, regardless of whether the parent is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Alternative Beginning and Ending Possession Times Current as of April 14, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2007. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1, eff. In an order providing for the terms and conditions of possession of a child, the court may restrict the means of travel of the child by a legal mode of transportation only after a showing of good cause contained in the record and a finding by the court that the restriction is in the best interest of the child. Sec. 9, eff. (b) In rendering an order appointing joint managing conservators, the court shall: (1) designate the conservator who has the exclusive right to determine the primary residence of the child and: (A) establish, until modified by further order, a geographic area within which the conservator shall maintain the child's primary residence; or. 1113 (H.B. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. (c) Terms of the agreed parenting plan contained in the order or incorporated by reference regarding conservatorship or support of or access to a child in an order may be enforced by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment, including contempt, but are not enforceable as a contract. Sept. 1, 1999. 153.015. September 1, 2021. (10) settling disputes regarding parenting issues and reaching a proposed joint resolution or statement of intent regarding those disputes. Sec. (b) A parenting facilitator shall keep a detailed record regarding meetings and contacts with the parties, attorneys, or other persons involved in the suit. Child Visitation and Possession Orders | Texas Law Help Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1237), Sec. (e) A parenting facilitator shall keep parenting facilitation records from the suit until the seventh anniversary of the date the facilitator's services are terminated, unless a different retention period is established by a rule adopted by the licensing authority that issues the professional license held by the parenting facilitator. 1, eff. 50 Miles Apart or Less | Office of the Attorney General 1, eff. September 1, 2007. 1228), Sec. Standard & Expanded Possession Order Calendar in Texas (2022) Updated: Jan 3, 2022 A standard possession order is defined by the Texas Family Code Section 153.252 and is intended to protect the best interest of the children. September 1, 2007. QUALIFICATIONS OF PARENTING FACILITATOR. 1113 (H.B. 555), Sec. (1) "Abuse" and "neglect" have the meanings assigned by Section 261.001. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 555), Sec. The standard possession order options available to parents can change based on how far you live from one another. 555), Sec. Sec. 20, Sec. (b) A determination under this section that a contract is valid and enforceable does not affect the court's authority to stay arbitration or refuse to compel arbitration on any other ground provided by law. Sec. 153.502. 555), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2017. 153.255. Sec. (c) The appointment of a parenting facilitator does not divest the court of: (1) the exclusive jurisdiction to determine issues of conservatorship, support, and possession of and access to the child; and. 153.703. 153.311. 1, eff. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. September 1, 2005. 236, Sec. (3) if necessary equipment is reasonably available, accommodate electronic communication with the child, with the same privacy, respect, and dignity accorded all other forms of access, at a reasonable time and for a reasonable duration subject to any limitation provided by the court in the court's order. 99 (S.B. 1181 (H.B. 25, eff. (a) In a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, the court may, on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties, appoint a parenting facilitator or assign a domestic relations office under Chapter 203 to appoint an employee or other person as a parenting facilitator. 153.702. A parenting coordinator shall submit a written report to the court and to the parties as often as ordered by the court. (5) any other agreement between the parties that is approved by a court. (c-1) The notice required to be made under Subsection (b-1) must be made as soon as practicable but not later than: (1) the 30th day after the date the conservator establishes residence with the person who is the subject of the final protective order, if the notice is required by Subsection (b-1)(1); (2) the 90th day after the date the final protective order was issued, if the notice is required by Subsection (b-1)(2); or. Sec. A person who, before appointment as a parenting facilitator in a suit, served in any other professional capacity with a person who is a party to, or subject of, the suit, or with any member of the family of a party or subject, may not serve as parenting facilitator in a suit involving any family member who is a party to or subject of the suit.